Whether 'If' is used to introduce a condition i.e., in a conditional sentence.. In a conditional sentence, a condition has to be satisfied before something occurs.. To present two altern
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The words 'if' and 'whether' are sometimes interchangeable
However, this is not always the case
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'If' is used to introduce a condition (i.e., in a
conditional sentence) In a conditional sentence, a
condition has to be satisfied before something occurs
Peter will catch you if you fall
1 To present two alternatives (neither of which is a condition)
Inform the clerk whether Mark needs a seat
(In this example, the two alternatives are 'Mark needs a seat' and 'Mark does not need a seat' The clerk is to be informed in either case.)
2 After prepositions
would like to talk about whether you are going to California
3 Before infinitive verbs starting 'to'
I have been thinking whether to grow my own tomatoes this
year
4 When 'whether' starts a clause that is the sentence
subject or object
Whether you sink or swim is not my concern
('Whether you sink or swim' is the subject of this sentence.)
Whether and If
1 When reporting yes/no questions
I am unsure whether I will be attending the party
I am unsure if I will be attending the party
2 In whether/if or constructions
I would like to know whether it is a true story or
fabricated
I would like to know if it is a true story or fabricated
11 _she fails, it will destroy her
12 I am going to complain _the referee is right
13 I don’t know _to agree
14 We need a decision on the second answer is also correct
15 The game will be abandoned _it snows
16 Its longevity may depend on _it starts to lay eggs
17 _to run or hide is a dilemma I face on a daily basis
18 Go to the party you must
19 I need to talk about the kids are old enough to travel on their own
20 I go, you'll have to stay
21 I have been wondering _to build my own house
22 I am not certain about he will go or not
23 they say it or not, most teachers expect their students to study hard
24 _students study hard, teachers will be happy
25 _ you sing, I'll pay you ten pounds
26 Please establish a committee to determine the proposed funding lines are appropriate
27 Let Anna know _the boss is able to go to London
28 Most of us carry a water bottle with us when we exercise, _it is going for a walk or working out in the gym
Whether/ If Comment the usage
1 I can't decide to buy a
bicycle
2 Tom asked Julie _ she'd like
to go to the cinema
3 You've to go to school _ you like
it or not!
4 Caroline might come
It depends on _ she has a car or
not
5 We're not sure _ we're going
to change offices
6 _ I buy the cake or make it
myself won't make it less fattening!
7 I wonder I should
mention it to my boss
8 He really doesn't care it
suits everyone
9 I'm not sure _ I'll have time to
go to the hairdressers
10 The price doesn't change you travel
by car or by train
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